Mt. Iwaki (岩木山), the highest mountain in Aomori Prefecture is known as Tsugaru Region’s Mt. Fuji. While it is certainly a favorite to hiking enthusiasts, you can get to the summit of the mountain with as little as a 30-minute hike!
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We have all seen them, the fantastic views photographed from the mountaintops. Surely they must have been edited? Well, now you can find out in the laziest way possible with an easy mountain peak climb! Mt. Iwaki (岩木山), the highest mountain in Aomori Prefecture, is a great mountain to cross off your bucket list! With
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Hirosaki is one of the most popular destinations in Aomori Prefecture. Especially during the cherry blossom season from mid-April to the beginning of May, more than two hundred thousand people would visit the city in the north. So, if Hirosaki is on your itinerary for your upcoming Japan trip, read on for how to travel
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Hirosaki City (弘前市) is located on the western side of the Aomori Prefecture. The city is most well-known for Hirosaki Castle (弘前城) and Hirosaki Park (弘前公園), which is one of the top three cherry blossom viewing spots as well as one of the three most popular illuminated cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan. The city,
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When you need a break from the exploration in Hirosaki Park, Fujita Memorial Garden (藤田記念庭園) next to the park is a perfect spot for a rest. The memorial garden is an example of how Western and Japanese cultures can exist in harmony. Thus, if you are interested in unique architectural styles, check out the main
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When the Japanese think about Aomori, the apple is probably one of the first things that will pop up in their mind. Hirosaki, home to most apple productions in the country, naturally has several orchards that are great for sightseeing. The most popular apple-related attraction in Hirosaki is the Hirosaki Apple Park (弘前市りんご公園). If you
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Those who know Hirosaki Castle (弘前城) or Hirosaki Park (弘前公園) in Aomori Prefecture probably know them because of their reputation for stunning cherry blossoms. More than two hundred thousand people visit Hirosaki for its Cherry Blossom Festival (弘前さくらまつり) each year! No wonder it was chosen as one of the top three cherry blossom viewing spots
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